Palcos Instáveis

Simple, random poses executed by bodies deprived of identity in short, controlled times—this is the way five performers use their body masses to either refer to dance or remind of sculpture. Hinting at Man Ray’s surrealist sculpture Object to Be Destroyed (1923), aside from readings ruled by narratives and unpredictable outcomes, one clearly suggests rhythmically watching the piece when a metronome is activated to propose various tempos. – Tales Frey


Tales Frey is a cross-disciplinary artist who is represented by the Verve Gallery (São Paulo). He has a doctorate in theatre and performance studies from the University of Coimbra and has presented his works in several national and international events and venues, such as: The Kitchen and Satellite Art Show (New York), museum Les Abattoirs (Toulouse), MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art (Rome), Hélio Oiticica Municipal Art Centre (Rio de Janeiro), BIENALSUR (Buenos Aires), Akureyri Art Museum (Iceland), TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre (Auckland), Labirynt Gallery (Poland), Defibrillator Gallery (Chicago), 7th Kuala Lumpur Triennial (Barricade) and 6th Bangkok Experimental Film Festival, among others.


Since the Palcos Instáveis series started in 2012, it has encouraged the work of upcoming creators from Porto and the Northern region of the country. Curated by Instável — Choreographic Centre and co-produced by Teatro Municipal do Porto, Palcos Instáveis facilitates artistic residencies to create, produce, announce and present new works, thus enabling the intersection of artistic experiences and providing the city with the opportunity to get in touch with upcoming choreographic languages.